Computers & Internet - 2 December 2007

I know this is a longshot, but I need to find the location of the jumper to disable the SATA ports. I have an HP Pavilion desktop a1020n.
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: PTGD-LA
HP motherboard name: Goldfish3-GL8E

I bought an internal harddrive, only to find out that the ports on my computer don't work. My brother bought an IDE to SATA kit, but needs to disable the SATA ports to install it. Everytime he tries to call or chat with someone from HP, they put him on hold and never come back.

Thanks in advance for any help you might offer.

2007-12-02 12:07:50 · 2 answers · asked by peyts 2 in Other - Hardware

I'm going to buy a notebook, Fujitsu T4220. I wilil use these for years ahead in the future, so im predicting the specifications and reqiurements i need for the drivers etc before i buy one.
Im currently using XP since vista is not yet compatible with many programs. But i know i will use vista in the future. Please help me. Thank you. Hehehe...

2007-12-02 11:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-02 11:47:50 · 7 answers · asked by yankeesfan5693 1 in Software

what websites have videos that you can add to powerpoint, and how do you do it? I tryed to get youtube to work, but had little success. I also dont wish to hack anything, or use any mods or anything like that, is there an easy site that will allow me to get videos that I can use. I short videos about air force pilots if that helps.

2007-12-02 11:44:49 · 2 answers · asked by rockstar44 4 in Software

It was fine literally two hours ago, and now it's going berserk! Whenever I click on a program on my desktop, it highlights like four other programs, so they all open up! Or it says, "UnEraseWizard" on all programs may be slower for my computer? or something along the lines of that. Then it sometimes says there are 1475 protected files on this computer, choose to "purge 1475 files" or something. And when I open up Mozilla Firefox, when I try to enter something, it automatically opens up a new window. And I have to have "caps lock" on for me to type correctly? It's so weird. Someone please tell me what is wrong with my computer. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-02 11:44:40 · 1 answers · asked by Chanel 2 in Software

the height is okay, but when i press "resize", the height & width are smaller and when i upload them on myspace, it looks like an icon.

2007-12-02 11:43:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

All of a sudden it is a bit lower than the right-click key...and it's really sensitive, all I do is touch it, not even push down on it, and it clicks! This is ALL OF A SUDDEN. I swear I didn't do anything...but it doesn't appear at the same level as the right-click key next to it..and when you push down on it it barely goes down but it does its left-click job...why did this happen!? And waht can I do to fix it, it is annoying =(

2007-12-02 11:38:49 · 4 answers · asked by dianah 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Dimension 4550 and I'm just not sure what kind of motherboard it is. All I have found my looking on my computer is that the mainboard is Dell Computer Corp. Can anyone help? I was wanting to upgrade and get more ram (2GB), a better video card, and a better cpu.

This cpu is what I'm wanting to get, or at least another 3.2GHz:

Intel Pentium 4 640 Prescott 3.2GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

Or:

Intel Pentium 4 641 Cedar Mill 3.2GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 EM64T Processor

Thanks,

HummersRock

2007-12-02 11:38:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

how do i do it ?

2007-12-02 11:36:33 · 2 answers · asked by badboyz 3 in Add-ons

2007-12-02 11:33:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

My parents bought a 1.2Ghz Celeron Compaq 5310US back in 2001, and it can't be upgraded (CPU, Memory, Video Card). It is as far as it can go with RAM and a video card. I want something better, but the problem is I'm in college and I don't have the cash to buy a brand new computer.

I did a lot of research and found that the case supports mATX mobo's and I'm thinking about getting one that supports a Core Duo 2.6 Ghz. This upgrade also requires a new power supply, new memory and new hard-drives since the old stuff is incompatible with such the newer motherboard.

I found all the parts needed for the upgrade and as far as I can tell they will fit on the case. And everything mentioned above is going to cost $460 ($415 with rebates).

My question then: is this a good way to go? Or should I try to save a little more and completely build a new pc?

If any of you have upgraded major components in brand Pcs I would love if you could share how difficult it was for such modifications.

2007-12-02 11:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by thunderstorm 2 in Desktops

still trying to print screen where can i find MS paint cant seem to find it in my programs.thanks to all of u who trying to help.

2007-12-02 11:31:49 · 4 answers · asked by dag1765 1 in Software

Either zip or using winrar...

Is it possible? That is to compress a bunch of compressed files.

2007-12-02 11:28:43 · 5 answers · asked by M 1 in Software

if yes whta is the higest i can get to with out water cooling ? and wht is the fastest core2 duo CPu that i can get on ASUS p5w dh mortherbroad

2007-12-02 11:22:46 · 2 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

My laptop has a full hard drive and is overflowing with media files -- TV, movies, and music from iTunes. Has anyone else out there had this type of problem and found a good solution?


I want to add storage capacity (at least 100 GB) and want to store and transfer these files as easily I do from a flash drive.
Do most USB 2.0 external hard drives just show up as an extra drive the way a flash drive / jump drive does? Or do you have to use the included "backup" software to manage files? Online descriptions and product reviews have left me confused.

I use a wireless / ethernet router at home but is a network attached storage drive the best/only option? I've setup a network to share a printer and files but that is about the limit of my abilities so options involving a great deal of technical expertise aren't what I'm looking for.

Laptop is using Windows XP home edition if that matters.

2007-12-02 11:00:53 · 5 answers · asked by ruggedmind76 1 in Add-ons

I had viruses on my computer but got Kapersky and everything seemed to be back to normal but when I went to add or remove programs a message comes up and says: This operation is cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. I am the system administrator and on the toolbar, where you can open or close the windo it has an open folder and next to it, it says "Restrictions". anyone had this one?

2007-12-02 10:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by bosox2312 2 in Security

i just finished a paper and need to convert all the footnotes i made to endnotes instead. do i have to go through and do this manually? or is there a way they will all just convert?

2007-12-02 10:55:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

2007-12-02 10:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

what starts with an i???

2007-12-02 10:38:06 · 66 answers · asked by aye! 2 in MySpace

2007-12-02 10:36:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I can't seem to open any of the short cuts on my desktop

2007-12-02 10:35:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

2007-12-02 10:33:19 · 2 answers · asked by xdarkangelx08classof2008 1 in Printers

Say I have a Facebook account (which I don't), it tracks what I do using Beacon and asks me if I want to share things with my friends, it can also track me when I'm logged off.

But can it also track what other people with different desktop accounts (settings) on the same computer are doing?

2007-12-02 10:28:06 · 1 answers · asked by alpha mutt 4 in Facebook

I have a dell dimension 2400 with the stock graphic card (64 mb) and i want a better one so what kind of card do you suggest?

2007-12-02 10:24:26 · 2 answers · asked by Larry Jr. 1 in Add-ons

I saw in stores their display laptops don't have batteries installed but still run, i was wondering does my laptop work if i took out its battery but plugged it in to a power outlet? I don't want to try it firsthand cuz I might damage by unit.

2007-12-02 10:24:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-02 10:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in MySpace

someone has just bought a item of mine of ebay and its says uncleared . its says it will take till the 11 th to clear.do i wait till the payment has cleared then send the item

2007-12-02 10:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by shell 5 in Other - Computers

I wanted to know will the game supreme commander work on the following pc specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66ghz, 2mb Cache 1333mhz
2 gb ram
Nividia 8600Gt 256Mb

Many thanks

2007-12-02 09:54:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

If someone has already hacked into your IP address, is it still okay to put an IP hide address on or should I just leave it alone? (Anonymous Surfing Platinum)

2007-12-02 09:50:10 · 5 answers · asked by J.J. 1 in Other - Computers

If someone has already hacked into your IP address, is it still okay to put an IP hide address on or should I just leave it alone? (Anonymous Surfing Platinum)

2007-12-02 09:49:47 · 1 answers · asked by J.J. 1 in Security